Best trails near Elefantensteine

The journey continues up to the summit of the Töpfer, where nature has created a veritable stone zoo. Rock formations that look like a turtle, a parrot or a brooding hen can be discovered. A special place is the Europe Cross, from where the view over the Mandau Valley is a highlight. Historically, these mountains have served as a refuge for centuries, including for the monks who once lived in the nearby monastery. Some sections of the rocky paths are narrow or uneven. The fresh mountain air...

Exciting loop in the Zittau Mountains, Saxony. This route leads to the bizarre rock formations of the Zittau Mountains. The rock path was formed millions of years ago in the Tertiary period, when hot lava was able to penetrate to the surface through a fissure in deeper layers of the earth. The adjacent sandstone solidified so that it weathered more slowly than the neighbouring rock, resulting in the bizarre and enchanting rock formations that can be admired today. Refreshments are available...

Popular loop trail in the Zittau Mountains Nature Park, Saxony. With its almost 750 m above sea level, the Hochwald, known for its magnificent views, is one of the highest peaks in the Zittau Mountains. So it's not surprising that from the spa town of Oybin it's quite a bit uphill to the Hochwald. Not only from the Hochwald Tower, but in the entire summit region, there are great views of the Zittau Mountains. The second half of the loop trail inspires with a completely different character...

This delightful route guides families and nature lovers through the heart of the Naturpark Zittauer Gebirge, starting near the charming town of Oybin. The path leads gently past majestic sandstone formations sculpted over centuries by wind and water. Walking along the scenic trail reveals whimsical rock creations resembling real animals, including the famous brooding hen and a hidden stone tortoise. Exploring further leads toward the panoramic Töpfer plateau, where visitors can rest and...

The route starts at the Teufelsmühle. First it goes to Oybin, from where you turn uphill to the Scharfenstein. From there it goes downhill again. You pass the Heideberg, which is not completely climbed. Instead, you come across a country road on the other side of which the remains of Karlsfried Castle can be found on a hill.

This iconic route is a mix of rocks and roots, with steep climbs and flowing descents. This trail leads through the heart of the Zittau Mountains Nature Park, the smallest low mountain range in Germany. The route explores a unique landscape characterized by volcanic cones and sandstone formations such as the Kelchsteine. The route offers a technical challenge for anyone looking for a real outdoor adventure in the border triangle of Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. Look out for the...

Varied mountain bike tour near Zittau in Saxony. This MTB tour begins at Lake Olbersdorf - a successfully recultivated remaining hole of a former brown coal open-cast mine - and leads into the Zittau Mountains. It's varied, sometimes steeply uphill (the steepest gradient to Niederoybin is almost 20%), down on fun descents and over partly heavily blocked routes and single trails. The route is marked with red dots on the trees. It is nice to swim at Lake Olbersdorf in the summer...

Challenging trail run in the Zittau Mountains, Saxony This route follows the 50 km of the O-See Ultra Trail and leads along varied paths through the idyllic German-Czech border region. Due to the many ascents and descents, there are quite a few meters in altitude - good physical condition, sturdy shoes and sure-footedness are therefore highly recommended, regardless of whether the route is hiked or run. There are places to stop for refreshments. Accessible by bus and train (short walk from...

Panoramic loop trail in the Zittau Mountains Nature Park, Saxony. This loop trail leads up and down through the Zittau Mountains - good physical condition, sturdy shoes and sure-footedness are helpful. The route around the spa town of Oybin leads to the Hochwald on the German-Czech border, which is almost 750 m above sea level and one of the highest mountains in the Zittau Mountains. The Hochwald has a lookout tower and a place to stop for refreshments (see waypoints on the map). Highlights...